Mastitis Lactation

Breastfeeding mastitis is an inflammatory disease of the mammary gland, characterized by the appearance of painful lumps in the breast. The main cause of this disease is insufficient emptying of the mammary gland and the appearance of lactostasis. Risk factors for mastitis include cracked nipples. Treatment of the disease includes the prescription of antibiotic therapy; if the patient is unable to feed the child, then feeding is transferred to other mammary glands, and anti-inflammatory therapy is also prescribed. With timely diagnosis and well-chosen treatment, mastitis can be quickly overcome, you can return to feeding your baby with healthy breasts and not lose milk at all. Breast milk is still the healthiest food for babies.